Post by sunnysally on May 24, 2015 22:47:26 GMT -5
I'm sorry you didn't have the race you wanted and that it was mentally tough for you.
As someone who struggles to run 3 miles with out walking, I'm super impressed by a 4 hour marathon time. Even though I'm not in your league, I can empathize with the mental struggle. Don't be so hard on yourself; you are badass!
Huge hugs to you! I'm so sorry that life has been rough lately, and that this race almost fell into the crap category. I think pulling together and finishing with what is still a very good time should put it in the good side!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Post by emilyinchile on May 25, 2015 11:31:57 GMT -5
I'm really sorry it wasn't the race you wanted, but you are a badass for continuing. That's some serious mental fortitude right there!
Also, working out sometimes makes me want to cry. It's very weird, but sometimes when I'm really pushing myself I get this almost overwhelming wave of emotion despite generally having felt fine that day. The physical effort somehow brings emotional stuff that I often didn't know was there (or can't even identify) to the surface. I try to remember it's probably a good thing to literally work out some of that energy, but I can definitely relate.
I think that's a great time despite some set backs! You can take a break from running but you still need to swim, at least with me!!
Lol i am definitely not giving up swimming, i swam this morning. And im going back and forth about running. I think i need to get over myself a little.
Post by hurricanedrunk on May 25, 2015 15:49:18 GMT -5
I'm sorry that you didn't have the race that you wanted and struggled during it. I think it's a huge testament to your strength that you carried through and finished with an awesome time! Congrats on finishing!
I'm sorry that you had such a tough race. But you made it through and that is huge. It's so hard to go on when everything just wants to make you give up.
Not to make this about me, but I've come to the realization that running messes with my head too much so I'm just not going to try to run for a while. So... I get it.
You did great, though! You really did. Even if it feels like you did a super shitty job, you still finished.
The fact that you kept going for 13 MILES after wanting to quit shows incredible strength. I know it wasn't the time you were hoping for, but take a few minutes to be proud of yourself for sticking it out.
exactly this. You are incredible, and I am so proud of you.
Take some time off from running and do what makes you feel happiest, you certainly deserve it.
Well crap. I just got back from vacation and I'm trying to catch up on everything, so I just read this. I want to give you a huge hug. I'm so sorry. I've been there. I've cried during a race & it had very little to do with the actual running. For me, it was only a half. The fact that you stuck it out and still managed a 4:00 marathon, is incredible. You're amazing and I just adore you, so I'm so sorry you had a bad day. I hope things get easier for you. ((hugs))